The Dublin Book Festival is one of Ireland’s most successful and dynamic book festivals, running since June 2006 in the heart of Ireland’s capital with its rich literary history. ​This annual public festival is a celebration of Ireland’s writers and publishers, which showcases, supports and develops Irish books by programming and publicising their authors, editors and contributors – all in an entertaining, festive, friendly and accessible environment. Both established and emerging writers from a variety of genres come together to explore their books, share their insights, engage in s

A hugely innovative and imaginative programme of Irish language multi-media literary projects, musical shows, gala poetry readings and a special Hip-Hop night. Events for all ages. IMRAM 2025 once again takes its audiences on a ‘voyage of discovery’ into the world of Irish-language literature through a hugely innovative and imaginative programme of multi-media literary projects; musical shows; gala poetry readings and a special Hip-Hop in Irish night. HIGHLIGHTS: Amhráin na Gealaí/Moon Songs: The Phoebe Bridgers Project; Dán na Caillí: The Hagwitch Project; and Bard na Páirce/The

From gripping plots and shocking twists to truths that may be best left buried, join us as two bestselling crime writers explore the lure of crime writing for readers and writers alike. Deadly Evidence (Hachette) is the latest crime thriller from former State Pathologist and author Marie Cassidy, about speaking truth to power no matter the cost. The Night I Killed Him (Penguin) by Gill Perdue is a compulsive thriller about deception, guilt and grief. The authors join Andrew Hughes in conversation.